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'Expect delays': Major disruption reproted as stranded lorry blocks M6 live lane in the Black Country

A live lane has been closed after a lorry became stranded on the M6.

Supporting image for story: 'Expect delays': Major disruption reproted as stranded lorry blocks M6 live lane in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: 'I'll be chauffeuring people around in it' - VolksMagic boss hands over 2025 Harlequin VW Polo to competition winner after donating 10,000 new gifts to children's charities

'I'll be chauffeuring people around in it' - VolksMagic boss hands over 2025 Harlequin VW Polo to competition winner after donating 10,000 new gifts to children's charities

Supporting image for story: Council tax rise agreed for Sandwell - here's how much residents will see their bills rise by

Council tax rise agreed for Sandwell - here's how much residents will see their bills rise by

Supporting image for story: Man from Walsall pleads not guilty to £40k fraud allegations over mother's money

Man from Walsall pleads not guilty to £40k fraud allegations over mother's money

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The West Midlands areas among nation's hotspots for first-time buyers

Revealed: The West Midlands areas among nation's hotspots for first-time buyers

Supporting image for story: 'It was an amazing achievement' - Credit union punching above its weight reflects on big win at Express & Star Business Awards

'It was an amazing achievement' - Credit union punching above its weight reflects on big win at Express & Star Business Awards

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man detained under mental health act after judge rules insanity caused brutal attack on mother

Smethwick man detained under mental health act after judge rules insanity caused brutal attack on mother

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'Expect delays': Major disruption reproted as stranded lorry blocks M6 live lane in the Black Country

West Brom managerial update with club legend handed chance

'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

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Supporting image for story: Judas Priest guitar legend Glenn Tipton donates to support Parkinson’s research

Judas Priest guitar legend Glenn Tipton donates to support Parkinson’s research

Supporting image for story: Boy, 17, arrested after fatal stabbing outside Smethwick mosque remains in custody

Boy, 17, arrested after fatal stabbing outside Smethwick mosque remains in custody

Supporting image for story: NHS Trust celebrates ratings from Care Quality Commission

NHS Trust celebrates ratings from Care Quality Commission

Supporting image for story: Community-backed dementia café launches in Wednesbury

Community-backed dementia café launches in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: West Midlands most wanted: 11 suspects hunted by police - including one wanted for alleged stabbing of 20-year-old woman

West Midlands most wanted: 11 suspects hunted by police - including one wanted for alleged stabbing of 20-year-old woman

Supporting image for story: 'If you had told me then I’d still be here after all this time, I wouldn’t have believed you' says Inlex Locking stalwart after 35 years of service

'If you had told me then I’d still be here after all this time, I wouldn’t have believed you' says Inlex Locking stalwart after 35 years of service

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West Brom managerial update with club legend handed chance

Albion legend James Morrison has been given the opportunity to stake his claim while in caretaker charge of the club.

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Supporting image for story: 'It is on them too': Eric Ramsay has paid the price - but West Brom players have to take blame too

'It is on them too': Eric Ramsay has paid the price - but West Brom players have to take blame too

Supporting image for story: Baggies Broadcast: S9 E34 - And the West Brom shambles continues!

Baggies Broadcast: S9 E34 - And the West Brom shambles continues!

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox: No place to hide for Shilen Patel as West Brom plummet

Lewis Cox: No place to hide for Shilen Patel as West Brom plummet

Supporting image for story: 'The decision that started the downfall': Why West Brom should not have sacked Tony Mowbray

'The decision that started the downfall': Why West Brom should not have sacked Tony Mowbray

Supporting image for story: West Brom manager odds with two former bosses named as Shilen Patel faces crunch relegation battle decision

West Brom manager odds with two former bosses named as Shilen Patel faces crunch relegation battle decision

Supporting image for story: Will West Brom stick with James Morrison or go for a third permanent manager of the season after Eric Ramsay sacking?

Will West Brom stick with James Morrison or go for a third permanent manager of the season after Eric Ramsay sacking?

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'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

Residents and organisations with an interest in telling stories about the history of Wolverhampton’s Caribbean community are being invited to attend a special workshop to plug gaps in the city's archives.

Supporting image for story: 'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

Supporting image for story: 'The Father' at Oldbury Rep: a twisting, thought-provoking thriller

'The Father' at Oldbury Rep: a twisting, thought-provoking thriller

Supporting image for story: Free family games afternoon brings fun and togetherness to Oldbury

Free family games afternoon brings fun and togetherness to Oldbury

Supporting image for story: 'You'd better watch your back' - Stourbridge care home stages its own BBC The Traitors style contest

'You'd better watch your back' - Stourbridge care home stages its own BBC The Traitors style contest

Supporting image for story: 'Oh yes we did it again!' Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre hails huge success of Sleeping Beauty panto which attracted top-tier reviews

'Oh yes we did it again!' Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre hails huge success of Sleeping Beauty panto which attracted top-tier reviews

Supporting image for story: Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

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About Sandwell

Sandwell is comparatively young, having only been established in 1974, when it brought together the six towns of West Bromwich, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton and Wednesbury. Its picturesque parkland, Sandwell Valley, is one of its most loved landmarks.